Panasonic
Lumix FZ300
Weather-resistant bridge camera with constant f/2.8 25-600mm equivalent Leica zoom and 4K video.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jul 2015
Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Lumix S1 II is 9.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix FZ300
Wins
Lumix S1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BLumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 20 frames)
- BLumix S1 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix FZ300
132 × 92 × 117 mm
691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix FZ300 is 3mm narrower and 11mm shorter than Lumix S1 II but it is also 25mm thicker.
Lumix FZ300 is 109 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 117mm Lumix FZ300 · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix FZ300
132 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix FZ300
132 × 117 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ300
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
30.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ300
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.6, 91.5, 117.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Weight
691 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix FZ300
Pros
- ✓Constant f/2.8 24x zoom
- ✓Weather resistant
- ✓4K video
- ✓Great reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –12MP
- –Bridge-camera bulk
Lumix S1 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Lumix FZ300 or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix FZ300 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix FZ300 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix FZ300 is 12.1 MP and Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP, so the Lumix S1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix FZ300 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix FZ300 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ300 or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix FZ300 reaches 60 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ300 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix FZ300 weighs 691 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix FZ300 is 109 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ300 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix FZ300: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix FZ300 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix FZ300: Yes. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ300 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix FZ300 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ300 launched at $599 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix FZ300 is $2,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.